Days before the election, he was endorsed by President Obama, who stated “Michael’s service as a Councilmember illustrates that he understands the need for every Stocktonian to have safer neighborhoods, stronger schools, and a voice in the political process. His story is the American story, and Michael will work tirelessly to ensure that Stockton reaches its full potential.”

Elise Stefanik (2002) was reelected as Congresswoman of New York’s 21st district. She was first elected 2 years ago as the youngest woman in Congress.

Jennifer Latham (1990) is releasing her second book this February. Dreamland Burning is a young adult fiction book about the Tulsa Race Riots of 1921. Read more about Jennifer here.

Gracie Schram (2016), a singer songwriter at Belmont University in Nashville, released a new EP, Dear Fall, now available on iTunes. It went straight to #2 on iTunes (Songwriter Category) the day it came out!

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Eight 2017 Scholars were invited to attend the U.S. Presidential Scholars program this June, and Ben Nicol (1999) has been named the 2017 recipient of the William D. Jenkins Outstanding Foundation Professional Award.